At a Glance
Median Income
$34,659
$27,460 per capita
Home Value
$88,200
Zillow: $144,395
Median Rent
$718/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
19.4% smoking rate
How Norlina Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Norlina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Norlina a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norlina residents earn a median household income of $34,659 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,460. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 348 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norlina is $88,200 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,395. Median rent is $718/month, with 36.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
16.0% of adults in Norlina hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norlina has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,050
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density1,061/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$34,659
Per Capita$27,460
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$407M
Avg Weekly Wage$809
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,200
Rent$718
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$144,395
Housing Units547
Rent Burden36.4%
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,445/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation437 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Norlina was built in 1979.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Halifax/Northampton Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.